Robinson and Venit were the first actors' agents and had a client list that included Hank Azaria, Adam Sandler, and David Spade (all of whom are now represented by WME).

Whitesell led the development of the agency's list of feature film headliners, with a talent pool that included Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Hugh Jackman, and Jude Law.

[4] The group also signed several comedy stars during that period, including Sacha Baron Cohen, Kevin James, and Charlie Sheen.

Solo's roster included The Shield creator Shawn Ryan, while Newman's brought esteemed film directors Guillermo del Toro, Baz Luhrmann, Danny Boyle and Robert Rodriguez.

Their clients, Will Arnett, Jack Black, Jonah Hill, Amy Poehler, and Ben Stiller, bolstered the agency's comedy department.

Emanuel reportedly called White House senior adviser and Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner[14] to relay his frustration and discuss withdrawing the agency[15] from a $400 million financial deal with the regime in Saudi Arabia.